Ames Intelligencer Weekly Iowa Newspaper Detail
The Intelligencer is published every Thursday morning in Ames Story county Iowa with a yearly price of 1.00 in advance.
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Ames
Story County
Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
2
Ames study of gray horses and color trends in breed
The article surveys the Ames experiment station view on gray horses highlighting Iowa soil and climate as key to finishing European stock. It notes shifting fashion toward gray, contrasts with chestnut sorrel and bay colors, and cites examples from English French and American breeding, cavalry use, and famous horses to illustrate color popularity and suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Experiment Station
Kennedy
Europe
Iowa
Ames
Salt Lake
Shire
Enand
Clyde
Joan of Arc
John
Madrid
Budapest
Berlin
France
England
Gray Eagle
Kentucky
Oldier
Flyingers
Blair Athol
Norik
Lodi
Joe Dannas
Lexington
Fifty Years of Sioux City Tribunes Jubilee Edition Review
A fifty year retrospective on the Sioux City Tribune marks its semi centennial edition as a grand portrayal of the city’s growth and enterprise. The piece praises the publication for its artful title page, strong literary content, and extensive advertising while noting the balance between tribute to leaders and business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic City
Rof. Cumming
Covington
A. Decker
E Tribune
Sioux City
Ux City
the Tribune
American woman sent to penal servitude for nineteen years in Alabama
Rhena Rivers, a white girl, was arrested and sentenced to twenty months with a ball and chain for mining labor in Houston county Alabama. A clerical error later altered twenty months to twenty years in the commitment papers, and she died after nineteen years and two months of harsh labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhena Rivers
Russia
America
Houston County
Alabama
Fort Eris Battle Reported on August Fifteenth, 1814
A brief note records the Battle of Fort Eris occurring on August 15, 1814. The encounter is described with basic details suitable for a historical snapshot in the era’s tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Eris
Rattlesnake Venom Said to Aid Cancer Cure Tale
A Pennsylvania account claims cancer healed after a rattlesnake bite on Mrs. Ludwig of Pike county. The patient recovered after swelling subsided and cancer appeared to improve. The tale notes prior cancer and cites snake venom as curative, with side mentions of a local editor bitten in childhood and folklore about venom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Newberry
Strawberry Point
Pennsylvania
4& Hill
Dave Brant
Iowa City Republican
Arizona
Ames R R Celebrations Mark Towns Rail Milestones
The Boone Standard notes Ames celebration of the Interurban line reaching the city with electric cars running to Ames, following earlier commemoration of the Des Moines to Ames narrow gauge completion in the 1870s. It recalls Dan McCarthy and L Q Hoggatt at prior festivities and ponders the 1865 Chicago and North Western Railway completion celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Standard
Ames
Blake
Interurban Company
Des Moines
John A. Kasson
Grove
Dan McCarthy
L. Q. Hoggatt
Tillman Debate Highlights Racial Tensions In Ames
In a heated exchange Johnston of the Rockwell City Advocate and Jack Dalton of the Manson Democrat debate Ben Tillman. Dalton poses five yes or no questions on race in employment housing worship and social life. Johnston counters with examples and suggests firm stance on white personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Rockwell City Advocate
Jack Dalton
Manson Democrat
Ben Tillman
Dalton
Tillman
Mr. Johnston
Ames
Jefferson Logan
Col
William Coalson
Telegraphers Strike Disrupts Lines Across City
Telegrapher workers walk out causing delays as both sides refuse to yield. Telephones run overtime and papers fill space with local news while wire copy dwindles. Wireless matters dominate the talk as the metropolitan press eyes the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Educational number boosts Iowa schools and youth
The Mail and Times presents an excellent educational issue that aids Iowa schools and encourages young people statewide. It serves as a rounding up period, influencing students on careers and studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail
Times
Iowa
Ames and Lincoln credited for halting Bishop’s advance
The Des Moines papers should credit Ames and Gen. Lincoln for preventing Bishop from capturing the smoky old city, rather than giving all praise to Gen. Thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Thrift
Des Moines
Ames
Gen. Lincoln
Bishop
Old City
Napoleon Bonaparte Born in Ajaccio Corsica
Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio Corsica on August 15 1769. He died in 1821.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Ajaccio
Corsica
Des Moines Paper Criticizes Sensational Eulogy Front Page
The Jewell Record condemns a Des Moines paper for featuring a front page double column portrait and a sensational eulogy of a feared underworld figure. It argues newspapers should elevate content to serve wholesome public progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jewell Record
Tribune
Des Moines Capital Mockery Sparks Trade Board Rivalry
The Des Moines Capital mocks the Board of Trade men singing In the Wheat Buy and Buy. Freem Conaway warns the Capital’s funny man to watch his preserves as a sharp stick may be used if he presumes to encroach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Trade
Petter
Freem Conaway
Grinnel Herald
Name Your Farm Now Encouraged by Boone Democrats
The Boone Democrat urges Story county farmers to name their farms and display the name on gateways and stationery. Naming eliminates confusion from common names like John Jones and guides travelers, giving farms a clear, distinctive identity such as Oak Lawn or Meadow Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Democrat
Story County
Boone County
John Jones
Jones
Oak Lawn
Meadow Valley
Joint Boone Story Counties Drainage Board Meeting in 1907
The Joint Boards of Supervisors of Boone and Story counties Iowa hold a 1907 session in Boone with all members present. They approve extending a ditch and changing a branch to a 14 inch tile drain, authorize bid advertisement, set bid opening for Sept 7 at Story Nevada, and adjourn to meet Sept 7 1907 in Nevada.
Home Coming Week celebrates Burlingtons 75th anniversary
Burlington Iowa designated Old Home Week from September 9 to 15 as the 75th anniversary celebration of the town’s settlement. Invited former residents return for parades water carnivals and band performances at Crapo Park with daily theme days including Old Settlers Military Des Moines County Mississippi River Industrial and Commercial Travelers School Children and Church days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Mississippi River
Crapo Park
Des Moines
Real Estate Activity Surges in Ames Listings Stir with Transfers
Real estate exchange notes a flurry of transfers in Ames including Gilbert Grain Co to B A Lockwood Grain Co for 300 dollars, various lot and parcel sales to Susan Hoggatt Alice and Anna Cupps, May Ross, Mary Speers, and others. Transactions cover multiple acres, lots, and improvements around North Ames and surrounding blocks, with prices ranging from 1300 to 14400 dollars and several deeds recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Grain Co
Lockwood Grain Co
Gilbert Station
Susan Hoggatt
Alice
Anna Cupps
Ames
Valentine
May Ross
Blairs Ad Ames
Mary H
Speers
F M Cupps
Laura B Shea
North Ames
M Cupps
Laura
Shea
C B Thompson
Mary B Thompson
McCall & Thompson
Ad McCalliburs
J L Stevens
Nullibarger
Amelia Bossnott
Sylvia Snyder
Cambridge
B L Britson
M O
Rod
Ericksons
Roland
Frank L Bolton
Henry M Holcomb
Richardsons
Zearing
Mary H Spears
Amanda Bolton
H O
Norton
Hiram M Norton
B W Valentine
Lee
Littles
Ad Ames
John Weland
E .S
Critics hail Lion and the Mouse as top story of day
Critics declare the Lion and the Mouse the greatest story of the day as the opening chapters appear in this issue of the Intelligencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion and the Mouse
the Intelligencer
Notice of Setting Contract for Boone Story Drainage District
Sealed bids for the Boone Story Drainage District No 1 ditch project may be filed with the Boone and Story county auditors in Iowa until September 6 1907 at noon. Bids opened September 7 1907 at Story county auditor’s office Nevada Iowa. contract awarded to lowest best bidder for labor and materials. Section details include open ditch 25 000 cubic yards and multiple tile specifications with completion dates through 1909. Bond 25 percent required, bids by section, right to reject all bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Supervisors
Boone and
Story Counties
Iowa
Pagety
Boone, Iowa
W. O. Holcomb
D. Howe
J. W. Keigley
Boone County
R. Silliman
J. O. Michaelson
Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Story Lowa
EB. &. Jones
F. G. Dunahugh
Story County
John M. Wells
Boone-Story
Silliman
Keigley
Holcomb
Howe
Keigiey
Michaelson
Ays
Boone Story Drain No
Boonean Story
County Auditor's
Boone
Nevada
Board of Supervisors of
Joint
Vv. O
Boone Story
Auditor of
Story
South Branch
Main
Branc
Station 113
Kelley
Napier
Sto Counties
Boone Deposit
Joint Boards of Supervisors Rn
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsement by Dealer
John Riha of Vining Indiana praises DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills after a year of sale. He notes a dozen local users report perfect satisfaction and says he has used them with fine results. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riha
Vining
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Woman crushed by toppled tombstone at grave of Christian Luts
Bertha Blessing, 77, of Philadelphia, died after a Memorial Day accident in Glenwood cemetery. While kneeling to place tributes beside Christian Luts’s grave, a rain undermined headstone toppled 600 pound slab struck her, leading to foot amputation and fatal shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Luts
Glenwood
Bertha Blessing
Uber Street
Philadelphia
German Hospital
Blessing
Man Dies After Bear Like Snoring Mistaken for Threat
Richard Harding of Oska loosa Indiana was resting in a woods near town after leaving a drug store. Hunters, mis hearing loud snoring, fired on him thinking a bear was nearby. He died from the volley and his funeral followed two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding
Richard
Oskaloosa
Mr. Roosevelt
Long
Eagle rescues escape after fall from cliff during nest theft
Frank Schreiber of Colorado Springs was injured after climbing 600 feet down a precipice to steal two eaglets from a nest in North Cheyenne Canyon. The mother eagle attacked, the rope snapped, and Schreiber tumbled 600 feet, saved only by ledges breaking his fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schreiber
Colorado Springs
Elc
Schreiber
Cheyenne Canyon
Tie
Free shave led to murder in Hyde Park incident
Dan Helden, a barber, is under arrest at Hyde Park near Luxora Arkansas, accused of murdering Harry Davis after inviting him for a free shave in the town shop. Davis died before doctors arrived. Helden allegedly slit the jugular after asking for a light or close shave. Helden claims the act was justifiable, citing a divorce and home ruin years earlier in Springfield Missouri, and says his heavy beard masked Davis's identity since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Helden
Hyde Park
Luxora
Ark
Harry Davis
Helden
Holden
Davis
Springfield
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Des Moines Express
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1 &C. Railway
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